--- title: "Xray Irradiation Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-460e42ec-94c1-41f6-9a1f-165d5b8e8c49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-460e42ec-94c1-41f6-9a1f-165d5b8e8c49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-460e42ec-94c1-41f6-9a1f-165d5b8e8c49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-460e42ec-94c1-41f6-9a1f-165d5b8e8c49.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT" published: "2024-09-10" --- # Xray Irradiation Services Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-460e42ec-94c1-41f6-9a1f-165d5b8e8c49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-460e42ec-94c1-41f6-9a1f-165d5b8e8c49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-460e42ec-94c1-41f6-9a1f-165d5b8e8c49.json) ## Summary The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Xray Irradiation Services." This framework agreement, with an estimated value of £6,300,000, covers services such as the supply and maintenance of new X-ray irradiators, maintenance of existing X-ray and gamma irradiators, dose mapping, and the transport and disposal of gamma irradiators. Both the Welsh Blood Service, Scottish Blood Service, and Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service will participate. The procurement process will follow an open procedure and the contract period is set from 1 October 2024 to 30 June 2028. Important dates include a future notice date on 26 August 2024, and the primary service location is Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender provides multiple opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, which are encouraged to participate. Businesses specialising in the manufacturing, repair, and maintenance of X-ray and gamma irradiation equipment, as well as those offering specialised transport and disposal services, would be well-suited to compete. By securing a place in this framework, companies can benefit from long-term partnership opportunities with multiple UK blood services, ensuring a consistent demand for their products and services. Queries regarding this procurement should be directed to Tennille Madigan at NHSBT. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is separate to any tender opportunity. NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) seeks to establish a Framework Agreement for the Supply of services across a range of Lots for Blood Irradiation - Xray and Gamma. This Framework will be utilised until the Home Office FieldFare project and accompanying supply contracts are live. Participating Authority's are: Welsh Blood Service Scottish Blood Service Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service The services required are: Lot 1: Supply & Maintenance of New Xray Irradiators Lot 2: Maintenance of existing Xray Irradiators Lot 3: Maintenance of existing Gamma Irradiators Lot 4: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Xray Lot 5: Supply & reporting of Dose Mapping Gamma Lot 6: Transport & Disposal of Gamma Irradiators This process is to initially ensure capable Suppliers are available to the Authority/participating Authority's as and when required. A mini competition will take place for any future purchasing whereby Suppliers will be required to satisfy the technical specification in full including all PASS/FAIL mandatory, quality requirements and submit their commercial offer. Information will be supplied at the next stage - call for competition. Please direct any questions to tennille.madigan@nhsbt.nhs.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da13ac2-79f3-4cca-b19f-3babed83973a | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 26 Aug 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 7QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Filton | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 33111000 - X-ray devices - 50421200 - Repair and maintenance services of X-ray equipment ## Release History - 10 Sep 2024 at 15:09 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da13ac2-79f3-4cca-b19f-3babed83973a - 5 Jul 2024 at 11:24 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1120385f-2aa5-4b79-ad7a-93b2845dff75 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da13ac2-79f3-4cca-b19f-3babed83973a 10th September 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1120385f-2aa5-4b79-ad7a-93b2845dff75 5th July 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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